{"id":2000115231,"date":"2026-06-10T08:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000115231"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:23:45","slug":"kagame-hosts-panama-ypo-delegation-for-economic-partnership-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-hosts-panama-ypo-delegation-for-economic-partnership-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagame hosts Panama YPO delegation for economic partnership talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The delegation was led by Rogelio Romero, Chapter Representative of YPO Gold Panama and Chief Executive Officer of Concretex Panama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Office of the President, the meeting explored Rwanda’s development journey, the country’s growing entrepreneurship ecosystem, and prospects for strengthening business and economic partnerships between Rwanda and Panama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YPO is a global leadership community that connects more than 38,000 business leaders across over 130 countries. Its members include chief executives, entrepreneurs, and senior executives who lead companies and organizations across a wide range of sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Panama Chapter brings together senior executives from some of the country’s leading firms and investment groups, creating a platform for business networking and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit reflects growing international interest in Rwanda as a destination for investment and innovation, driven by the country’s business-friendly environment, economic reforms, and expanding private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions also highlighted the potential for increased cooperation between Rwandan and Panamanian businesses, particularly in areas that support entrepreneurship, trade, and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda has continued to position itself as a hub for business and innovation in Africa, attracting investors and business leaders from around the world seeking new opportunities and partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, Rwanda recorded a significant increase in investor commitments, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a destination for business and investment. According to official figures, total registered capital reached $2.62 billion (approximately Rwf 3.8 trillion) across 799 pipeline projects, a substantial increase from the 612 projects registered the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once fully implemented, these projects are expected to create more than 38,000 jobs, further supporting Rwanda’s economic growth and employment objectives. The real estate, manufacturing, and mining sectors attracted the largest share of the registered capital, highlighting the diversity of opportunities available to investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Paul Kagame on Tuesday received a delegation of 19 members of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and their spouses at Urugwiro Village.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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According to the Office of the President, discussions focused on Rwanda’s economic transformation, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for business collaboration with Panama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The delegation was led by Rogelio Romero, Chapter Representative of YPO Gold Panama and Chief Executive Officer of Concretex Panama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The meeting explored Rwanda’s development journey, the country’s growing entrepreneurship ecosystem, and prospects for strengthening business and economic partnerships between Rwanda and Panama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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